Jason,
Was your H&R factory chambered in 357 Maximum? Chamber throats in them, Contenders, and early Encores left alot to be desired for accuracy. I have found the Max to be just as powerful and accurate as the 35 Rem with the advantage going to the 35 Rem for heavy jacketed bullets. I enjoy the ability to shoot 38 Spec, Magnums, and Maximums all in one gun. When throated with a reamer that cuts a rifle throat of proper diameter, all three cartridges shoot very well despite the jump the shorter cartridges have.

I have killed a number of deer, hogs, and a bear with mine and never felt undergunned. Fury Bullets are about the only jacketed bullets I shoot anymore, despite sitting on nearly hundreds of 180gr Hornady SSPBs.

Thanks, Dinny

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